How to pronounce pecten
Say it like PEK-tin. Pecten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
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- PEK
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pecten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pecten
American and British speakers say pecten in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛktɪn/ in the US and /ˈpɛktɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-tin.
What does pecten mean?
- The pubic bone.
- A comb structure.
- One of the genus Pecten of scallops.
Where does pecten come from?
From Latin pecten (“comb”).
Questions about saying pecten
How do you pronounce pecten?
Say PEK-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛktɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɛktɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pecten?
Pecten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say pecten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛktɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpɛktɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.